I graduated a trucking school 2-3 weeks ago with good grades and big goals for me and my new career. I'm 22 with a clean mvr BUT! and its one big BUT.....2 years ago I was living with my parents, my dad had some pot plants growing in the crawl space under the house, long story short cops came and arrested BOTH of us. Only reason I was arrested is simply, because I was home. Well it finally got settled in court 2 weeks ago and the felony on me was dropped and turned into a 90-96 on 2 misdemeanors which means I'm not convicted of anything, and as long as i go thru my probation(2 f$#king years) and pay all fines ALL charges will be dropped completely, i only qualified for this because previously I didnt have so much as a speeding ticket on my record. I AM on probation, but I'm allowed to leave the state for any amount of time as long as its for work.
Now I knew I'd have a hard time finding work, but after 3 months of applying at over 40 different companies and not even getting one nibble, it feels hopeless. I spent around $2,000 obtaining my CDLs(training, license, 3 endorsements) and it seems to be for nothing. I certainly do not want to wait 2 years before I can get a job, but thats how its looking. If anyone knows a company who can help or has any advice I'd be very appreciative.
DJ
Clean MVR BUT CAN'T FIND WORK!
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DjArlt, Jun 2, 2012.
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Actually, there isn't even a "conviction".
It's likely he did what is also known as an "alfred plea". You admitted guilt for a lesser charge as there is likely enough evidence to convict you. In return, the judge is "staying" adjudication for the charge so long as you complete your "requirements" in this case it's basically an unsupervised probation for two years. At which point, the charges are dropped as if they were dismissed.
In the "legal" computer records that the district attornies and LEO's see at the state level criminal background, your information is still there. However for any company that pulls a background on you, there should be no record of it having even happened that they can see.
Now your age and other things combined with the probation is another matter. Some companies are likely going to just shy away from it.
Now. Pick up craigslist, the phone book, local paper and start calling the smaller transportation companies in your area and just set up a time you can come in and talk to someone about driving their truck. Don't ask them if they are hiring. Ask them about talking to them about driving their truck for them.
Sell yourself. And don't dwell or talk about the bad things in the past. If it comes up, you were caught up in a situation, you addressed it legally, are accepting the consequences and moving on with it and learning from your mistakes.
Thank you and have a nice night....
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